It may have been suggested that you “harvest” colostrum before the baby comes. This is because we know that your baby is going to come early or perhaps you have gestational diabetes or another medical condition or you may have had breastfeeding difficulties previously. Although colostrum is …
Preparation for parenthood
What to pack
For labour Your support person / whānauLip balm (this can be your lanolin nipple cream)Massage oilWarm socksPillow with a coloured pillowcase on itSnacks for your support personEnergy drinks - coconut water, nougly, kombuchaHigh energy foods - a nut mix with some chocolate and dried fruit i.e. …
The very start of Labour – Latent phase
The early stage of labour is called the latent phase, this is the preparation phase and it is important to let it unfold at its own pace, trust your body, it knows how to do this. This may be the longest part of your labour and can last on average 12-24 hours. It may stop and start over several …
